Senior Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager

P.F. Chang's is a renowned leader in the casual dining restaurant industry, known for its innovative Asian cuisine and commitment to providing an exceptional dining experience. With a strong focus on fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and scratch-made culinary creations, P.F. Chang's has established itself as a favorite destination for guests seeking quality food in an inviting atmosphere. The company values its team members and fosters a supportive environment that encourages growth, development, and collaboration. This dedication to both guests and staff has contributed to P.F. Chang's reputation as a sought-after employer within the restaurant sector. The Senior Sous Chef or Senior Kitchen Manager, also known as the Chef De Cuisine, plays a pivotal role in maintaining the high standards and efficient operation of the culinary team at P.F. Chang's. Reporting directly to the Executive Chef, this leadership position requires overseeing daily kitchen operations, managing food preparation, and ensuring that every dish meets the brand's rigorous quality standards. The role calls for a hands-on leader who can inspire, mentor, and develop culinary team members while promoting a positive and family-like atmosphere within the kitchen. In this role, the Senior Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager is responsible for driving guest satisfaction through the delivery of memorable culinary experiences. They lead a high-volume, scratch kitchen team, provide clear direction during shifts, and actively participate in both prep and line cooking activities to ensure timely and efficient execution of menu items, procedures, and recipes. This position also involves assisting with employee scheduling, interviewing, and hiring processes, as well as providing valuable feedback and recognition to team members to foster motivation and continuous improvement. Beyond day-to-day kitchen management, the Senior Sous Chef contributes to maintaining product quality standards by performing regular line checks and ensuring adherence to all safety and sanitation regulations. The role also involves collaboration on financial goals by supporting sales growth, cost control measures, and managing food inventories as directed by the Executive Chef. Candidates for this position must demonstrate strong experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and possess effective leadership skills to nurture a dynamic and cohesive culinary team. This opportunity at P.F. Chang's offers competitive hourly pay within the range of $21.68 to $26.92, reflecting the candidate's experience and expertise. The position is non-exempt and assumes 50 work hours per week, with an annual salary range of approximately $62,004.80 to $76,991.20. Alongside competitive compensation, P.F. Chang's provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan, enhancing the overall employment experience. Working at P.F. Chang's means being part of a passionate team driven by a clear purpose: to Celebrate Life, Family, and Food. The company invests in its employees’ professional growth through paid management training programs and promotion from within policies. Additional incentives include monthly and annual performance bonuses, referral bonuses for team member and management roles, exclusive employee discounts, and supportive community programs like the Lucky Cat Fund that offer financial assistance during hardships. Most locations close on major holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas, providing valued time off for employees. This senior culinary leadership position at P.F. Chang's is ideal for experienced restaurant professionals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy leading a kitchen team dedicated to excellence and innovation. With a strong emphasis on mentorship and team development, the Senior Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager role is both challenging and rewarding, contributing significantly to the success of the restaurant and the satisfaction of its guests.

• 3+ years of prior culinary or restaurant leadership experience
• Experience working in a hands-on, fast paced, high volume environment
• Must possess a valid driver's license to perform occasional duties such as providing shift coverage, meeting liquor license requirements (depending on the state), delivering large catering orders (which may include operating a rental truck), making supply runs, local restaurant marketing, attending offsite training and business meetings, and traveling between restaurant locations to support operations
• Experience mentoring and training hourly team members
• Exposure to managing inventory, cost of goods and overall control of financials
• Must be able to stand and walk for periods of eight to ten hours in length each shift
• Must be able to reach, bend, balance and transport various objects weighing up to 30 lbs. repeatedly during a shift. At times it might be necessary to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to operate kitchen equipment including a wok, mixer, slicer, and buffalo chopper, as well as have the ability to use knives appropriately and maintain their integrity
• Must be able to work around various levels of temperature, including warm to very warm temperatures in the kitchen